Monica Opens Up About Endometriosis Surgery

Monica Opened Up About Having Endometriosis Surgery

Over the weekend, singer Monica opened up for the first time about having endometriosis, revealing that she had recently had a successful surgery to remove cysts, fibroids, and a hernia.

The singer said that she went under the nearly eight hour operation in May to remove her endometriosis after finding out that she had the condition two weeks prior.

"May 30th I had an almost 8 hour surgery to remove my endometriosis (which I didn't know I had until two weeks prior) , 2 cysts, fibroids & a hernia that all were making me very sick," she wrote in an Instagram post. "I've known something was wrong but I also knew victory & better health would be near again!!"

In her Instagram post, Monica thanked the doctor and hospital staff who helped her through the surgery and recovery, and even debuted a new lavender hair color that she got to celebrate her successful surgery.